The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has collected the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, formally signalling the commencement of Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, declared the nomination process open on Tuesday in Abuja, where he presented the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to Faleke, who also serves as a key figure within the Tinubu Support Groups.
Faleke reportedly paid the N100 million fee for the forms on behalf of the President, further cementing preparations for Tinubu’s anticipated second-term ambition.
President Tinubu, who was elected in 2023, is expected to seek re-election under the ruling APC platform as the party begins early preparations for the next general election cycle. The development has been widely interpreted as an early consolidation of political structures around the President’s continued leadership bid.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already released its timetable for the 2027 general
elections.
According to the schedule, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on Saturday, 16 January 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are set for Saturday, 6 February 2027.
INEC also confirmed that political party primaries, including the resolution of related disputes, will take place between 23 April and 30 May 2026. Furthermore, the commission stated that campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections will officially commence on 19 August 2026, while campaigns for governorship and state assembly elections will begin on 9 September 2026.
Political observers have noted that the early procurement of nomination forms reflects the APC’s intention to organise its electoral strategy well ahead of the official campaign period. It also signals the strengthening of internal party mobilisation efforts as stakeholders align behind the President’s expected candidacy.
Further details regarding additional endorsements and campaign structures are expected to emerge as the electoral calendar progresses.
